I had met Ken about 15 years ago,  when I was working for Solid Concepts in Troy. I remember him being very friendly and we worked well together. Sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family

To the family of Ken Dore, 
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I hope that loving memories bring you comfort during times of need. 


So sorry, and shocked to hear Ken had passed away. I first met Ken about 27 years ago while he was bike riding in Livonia where we both lived. He approached me as I was walking in the neighborhood and asked if I worked in the CAD/CAE department at the ATEO building in Livonia. I said yes, and we got to talking about things at work. I always thought it was pretty cool that Ken came up to me that day and introduced himself, because I really didn't know many people in that department back then. But that was Ken, a very sociable guy. After that day, whenever we would meet at work, we always had great conversations about his boat, fishing stories, and any boat races that he recently attended. He definitely loved his boat and being out on the water with it. Thank you, Ken, for being a good friend at work! My sincere condolences to Ken's family. He was a great down to earth guy that left us way too soon!

Ken was a great friend, and work colleague. Thoughts and prayers to his family at this difficult time. 

My heart goes out to you Kathy. It was always a pleasure working with Ken. He was a good man.

I worked with Ken for many torque converter designs at Ford.  He was kind and knowledgeable.  As a torque converter design engineer, his support was vital.  I was lucky to have him as a draft team leader. He will be greatly missed.  

Kathy:
I’m so sorry  for your loss. I worked with Ken at Ford for a long long time. We loved to talk about the Unlimited hydroplane races on the Detroit River. Ken and I swapped stories, he had a lot of them, all of them fun.  It was an honor being associated with him. 

I worked with Ken, in the Torque Converter Group at Ford, for years so, he was a good worker and friendly.   

He once asked me how many home runs somebody, in baseball, would have and how many in the last game.  I answered 70 - 4, which was right.  He was impressed with that.   But I did not give him the answers to everything because life is sometimes un-knowable.

Ken did well for himself, better than me.  He is survived by a large family, children and grandchildren, wife and brother.   I am proud to have known Ken and will carry the memories for the rest of my life.

Dear Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss.
I worked with Ken for many years at Ford. 
If you remember we met at a Michael McDonald concert at Pine Knob Dave and Michele Gatti.
We also attended your wedding on the shores of Lake Michigan it was beautiful. The sun came out just for you and Ken.
The one story I would like to relate to all was a fall perch fishing trip Ken, Dave Dekarske and myself went on way back. Dave got sea sick really bad but he still caught more than Ken or I. Ken and I both said it was because he was chumming the water. If you know what I mean.

I will remember him as a good Husband, Father, and Friend.

OBITUARY

Kenneth William Dore

November 15, 1950 – February 22, 2023

Harry J Will Funeral Homes

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